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Danube River Bike Tour Reviews

  • (5/5) Tracy S 1 day ago

    Really beautiful scenery and a great bike to take me down the paths

    Danube Cycle Path Passau – Budapest

    I really enjoyed the trip. The scenery was gorgeous. The navigation app worked well, and pointed out the details we needed to cross the road when needed, and circle around to cross bridges. Our luggage transfers were seamless. I was happy with my pedal assist ebike, which worked without a hitch and made the riding just the right level of athletic challenge (but not too much). We got a great overview of the ride from Vienna to Budapest from a meeting with the tour operator, so we knew what to expect, and weren't confused on our rail and boat transfers towards the end.

    I liked staying in the smaller towns, where I could see how people live, and experience local hospitality.

    Countries included in this tour?
    Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
    Danube Cycle Path
    • Our hotel in Passau (submitted by Tracy S)
    • Example of a ferry to cross the river (submitted by Tracy S)
    • Yep - we were bike riding (submitted by Tracy S)
  • (5/5) Jaci 1 week ago

    Great trip

    Danube Bike Path 7 Nights (Classic)

    Overall it was a great trip. We had standard bikes and never had a problem with them. Our bags arrived with no problems.
    It was lovely riding along the Danube and seeing different small towns in Austria. It was very hot when we were there with a head wind so some hard days but doable.

    What was the date of your tour?
    August 2026
    How many tours have you completed?
    None
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    Somewhat harder
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Austria, Germany
    Danube Bike Path
    • 4/5 Value
    • 4/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 4/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 4/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 4/5 Route selection
  • (4/5) Laura G. 2 weeks ago

    Prima volta in bici

    Vienna to Budapest (Classic)

    Volevo fare una vacanza all'aria aperta e con un pò di movimento. Il mio desiderio è stato esaudito. Mi è piaciuto molto il fatto di pedalare tutto il giorno e poi potermi fare una doccia e riposare in hotel belli con tutti i confort. Mi aspettavo dei paesaggi migliori durante le pedalate invece ho visto piste ciclabili eterne in mezzo a chilometri di campi. Ma come prima esperienza la valuto assolutamente positiva.

    What was the date of your tour?
    Agosto 2026
    How many tours have you completed?
    1
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Austria, Hungary
    Vienna to Budapest
    • 4/5 Value
    • 4/5 Included meals
    • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 4/5 Hotels or boat
    • 2/5 Scenery
    • 3/5 Ease of navigation
    • 1/5 Tour documents
  • (4/5) Anne Jesse 2 weeks ago

    Record Low Water Levels on Danube

    Danube Capitals Bike & Boat Tour

    Despite the disappointment of having the itinerary substantially changed because of the record low water levels on the Danube River, we were impressed that the crew was able to pull off a really nice trip with only about ten days' notice. They provided nice bike routes for each day, the dockings were at interesting places, the meals were amazing, and the tour guide Jurgen did an amazing job of pulling it all off.

    What was the date of your tour?
    August 2026
    How many tours have you completed?
    Dozens over 35 years of bike touring.
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Austria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 4/5 Ease of navigation
    • 4/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
    • Lisabelle underway. (submitted by Anne Jesse)
    • Docked at Linz. (submitted by Anne Jesse)
    • Jim with Jurgen, the tour guide. (submitted by Anne Jesse)
    • Wonderful, clean bike lane on Bratislava bridge. (submitted by Anne Jesse)
    • Bridge of Flowers, Scharding (submitted by Anne Jesse)
    • Dinner the last evening. (submitted by Anne Jesse)
  • (4/5) Amy R 2 weeks ago

    Slay Down the Danube

    Danube Delights: Biking through Four Countries

    An incredible way to see the Danube and explore the country side of Germany and Austria. Unfortunately due to weather our boat was stuck in Vienna, but our cruise director Leslie made sure we hit every spot on the itinerary and organised tours to take us into Bratislava and Budapest. The meals were incredible onboard, and always served with a smile thanks to Khatti and Mohammed. Our room attendant Nabil always made sure our cabin was well kept and cleaned it so efficiently. It was incredible to have the sailors not only guiding us safely down the Danube but sorting out bikes for us everyday. Everyone on board was incredible and it was an awesome experience. The cycling app to guide you around was so easy to use and the routes were so easy to ride on.

    What was the date of your tour?
    August 2026
    How many tours have you completed?
    0
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    Somewhat easier
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
    Danube Four Countries
    • 4/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 3/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
  • (4/5) Boris Kustin 3 weeks ago

    Generally very good

    Salzburg to Vienna, Lakes Option

    Staff and the route were just excellent. The hotels were great. I would have a suggestion for a local company, but it does not detract from the experience.

    What was the date of your tour?
    August 2026
    How many tours have you completed?
    This is our 5th tour
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    Solo travelers
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Austria
    Salzburg to Vienna
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 3/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 4/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 4/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
  • (5/5) Jim Gross 4 weeks ago

    Going back in time.

    Danube Bike Path 8 Nights (Upscale Lodging)

    Beautiful Ride. Great safe bike paths. Excellent bikes. Upscale lodging in prime locations. Excellent communication with local Tour Operator.
    So much history, “ Like going back in time “.
    Our fifth time riding this tour.

    What was the date of your tour?
    August 2026
    How many tours have you completed?
    12 plus
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens, Families with young kids
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Austria, Germany
    Danube Bike Path
    • 4/5 Value
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 4/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
    • Danube River (submitted by Jim Gross)
    • Ferry boat crossing. (submitted by Jim Gross)
    • Beautiful Austria. (submitted by Jim Gross)
    • Excellent lodging. (submitted by Jim Gross)
    • Safe bike paths. (submitted by Jim Gross)
    • Beautiful villages. (submitted by Jim Gross)
  • (5/5) Ms. Anderson 4 weeks ago

    Trip of a lifetime

    Danube Delights: Biking through Four Countries

    A bike-and-boat tour is truly the perfect way to experience the beautiful Danube! Our barge, The Vivienne, was spectacular, and the crew and guides were absolutely wonderful throughout the trip.

    We cycled mainly along flat, scenic bike paths, making it easy to relax, enjoy the views, and take in the beautiful surrounding countryside. Each day brought something new, from charming towns and stunning landscapes to fascinating castle ruins and historic sites.

    What made the experience even more special was learning about the region’s rich and fascinating history from our incredibly knowledgeable guides. Their stories and insights brought the places we visited to life and made every day feel like an adventure.
    The combination of cycling during the day and returning to the comfort of The Vivienne in the evening was fantastic. It was the perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, beautiful scenery, and history.

    An unforgettable way to explore the Danube — we absolutely loved every moment!

    What was the date of your tour?
    July 2026
    How many tours have you completed?
    2
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    Much easier
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens, Families with young kids
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
    • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
    • Photo by Ms. Anderson
    • Photo by Ms. Anderson
    • Photo by Ms. Anderson
    • Photo by Ms. Anderson
    • Photo by Ms. Anderson
    • Photo by Ms. Anderson
  • (5/5) Nancy 2 months ago

    Pedal, Explore, Eat, Repeat

    Danube Cycle Path Passau – Budapest

    Riding bicycles through the countryside, towns and cities of four countries allowed us to experience and explore at our own pace and pleasure. The route was well-planned with a navigation app allowing us to avoid most of the major roads and traffic while traveling through villages, farm fields and along the Danube. Our luggage arrived at each hotel as planned; the hotels were really nice and had great breakfasts; and our lodging was always located close to scenic areas (like the Danube) or city sites. The bicycles we rented from biketours.com were in excellent condition allowing us a trouble-free ride, and came with a panniers for things we needed to keep with us. Biketours uses local partners to implement rides and we did have one blip in the itinerary where we were supposed to take a boat on the Danube from Szentendre to Budapest and the boat service had been suspended. The local operator was responsive and apologetic and helped us formulate an alternative plan. I would use biketours.com again. I would add that there are sections where you ride in city traffic or on minor roads with no bike lane. I didn't enjoy that, but it was unavoidable to get to our hotels which were located to provide us with easier access to the sites.

    What was the date of your tour?
    July 2026
    How many tours have you completed?
    1
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
    Danube Cycle Path
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 4/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
  • (4/5) Wanetta 2 months ago

    Very relaxing

    Danube Capitals Bike & Boat Tour

    This is my first time on a River bike cruise and I loved it!!! The staff on board The Isabella were outstanding , the food was great with lots of variety. Except for the afternoon coffee and cake at 4:00 pm(it’s the same cake everyday) The cruise director however was difficult to work with as I think she’s overworked, bit unorganized and very limited patience. The trip itinerary is fabulous and I’d highly recommend it.

    Countries included in this tour?
    Austria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia
  • (5/5) Bernie 2 months ago

    Relaxing way to take in the variety and history along the Danube

    Danube Bike Path 7 Nights (Classic)

    Good daily distances on an eBike. Allowing time to stop and take in historical sites, cuisine and landscape.
    Brand new and well equipped e-bikes. The live navigation map was very good.

    Countries included in this tour?
    Austria, Germany
    Danube Bike Path
    • Photo by Bernie
    • Photo by Bernie
    • Haibach (submitted by Bernie)
    • Schloss Greinburg (submitted by Bernie)
    • Passau (submitted by Bernie)
  • (4/5) Lourdes Galvez 2 months ago

    Danube bike trail

    Danube Bike Path 7 Nights (Classic)

    Our bike trip was memorable! We enjoyed riding through all the charming towns on the trail and the beautiful scenery. We opted for the self guided tour and the only drawback was that the Pedalo app never showed how many miles we had traveled or miles remaining until the next destination.

    What was the date of your tour?
    June 2026
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Austria, Germany
    • 4/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 4/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
    • En route to. Vienna. (submitted by Lourdes Galvez)
    • Estermberg (submitted by Lourdes Galvez)
  • (5/5) Reggie 2 months ago

    Lovely trip non touristy.

    Danube River and Black Sea

    Excellent trip and well organized by Deylan. Hotels had good food, cold beer, and pools. He was able to add a motorized boat tour on the Danube where we saw many birds. We saw many archeological sites. The bikes were good and he provides excellent directions. Wether was warm but the hotels all had air conditioning .

    Countries included in this tour?
    Bulgaria, Romania
    Danube River and Black Sea
  • (4/5) Jimmie R 2 months ago

    Everything we expected and more

    Cycling the Altmühl Valley - Round trip from Regensburg

    We wanted to see the Germany that Germans live, work and study in that foreign tourists don’t normally see and this tour did exactly that. We saw beautiful old towns, churches and castles and farms along the Danube and Donau rivers. The routes were pretty well marked, and the distances everyday were not too long and not too short. The electric bikes were in perfect working order and the luggage transfer went very smoothly. We had plenty of time each day to sightsee.

    What was the date of your tour?
    June 2026
    How many tours have you completed?
    3
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Germany
    Cycling the Altmuehl Valley
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 4/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 4/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
  • (5/5) Tobi Pfenninger 2 months ago

    What a trip!

    Danube Bike Path 7 Nights (Classic)

    We had a wonderful time cycling from Passau to Vienna. Our Biketours consultant, Mariam, helped us prepare for the trip, and everything went smoothly, from the hotel check-ins to navigating the route with the Pedalò app. We loved the scenery, the route was easy to navigate using the Pedalò app, and we loved seeing Austria from our bicycles.

    What was the date of your tour?
    June 2026
    How many tours have you completed?
    This was our first cycling tour
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Austria, Germany
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 4/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 4/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
    • Day 1 in Passau (submitted by Tobi Pfenninger)
    • Our first ferry crossing (submitted by Tobi Pfenninger)
    • View from Maria Taferl (submitted by Tobi Pfenninger)
    • Lots of swans along the route (submitted by Tobi Pfenninger)
    • We made it to Vienna! (submitted by Tobi Pfenninger)
  • (5/5) John Dischinger 2 months ago

    A fantastic and beautiful ride

    Danube Bike Path 8 Nights (Upscale Lodging)

    We were extremely happy with our ride experience. The bikes and difficulty rating s (easy) were perfect for our level of riding and we were well cared for for the entire ride. Our ONLY complaint was with poor quality of one of the hotels we stayed in (Schlogen). Everything else was magical.

    What was the date of your tour?
    June 2015
    How many tours have you completed?
    6
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Austria, Germany
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 3/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
    • Photo by John Dischinger
    • Photo by John Dischinger
    • Photo by John Dischinger
    • Photo by John Dischinger
  • (5/5) Kerry 2 months ago

    Great Biking Trip!

    Danube Delights: Biking through Four Countries

    What a great cycling holiday. Beautiful scenery, great company and well organized.

    What was the date of your tour?
    June 2026
    How many tours have you completed?
    3
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
    • 5/5 Value
    • 4/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
  • (5/5) Kerry 2 months ago

    Great Biking Trip!

    Danube Delights: Biking through Four Countries

    What a great cycling holiday. Beautiful scenery, great company and well organized.

    What was the date of your tour?
    June 2026
    How many tours have you completed?
    3
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
    • 5/5 Value
    • 4/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
  • (4/5) Susanne Graham 2 months ago

    Lovely trip

    Danube Bike Path 7 Nights (Classic)

    This was a lovely way to see various small cities along the beautiful scenery of the Danube River. The hotels were all so unique and had such character of their own. The e-bikes were perfect.

    Countries included in this tour?
    Austria, Germany
    • BikeTours.com staff reply from Staff member June 25, 2026

      Hi Susanne,

      Thank you for your lovely review! Your photos are an absolute delight—they're a marvel to look at! We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon.

      Bozena

    Danube Bike Path
    • Photo by Susanne Graham
    • Photo by Susanne Graham
    • Photo by Susanne Graham
    • Photo by Susanne Graham

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